Category: Cheetah

Saving the Survivors recently carried out an important conservation intervention involving an adult male cheetah living on a protected property where a coalition of males was successfully introduced by Saving the Survivors and the Veterinary Conservation Coalition in 2025. As part of our ongoing monitoring and conservation work, the cheetah was carefully immobilised by our … Continued

Saving the Survivors has begun 2026 exactly as our mission demands: standing in the gap for endangered wildlife when they need us most. Early in the year, staff at a conservation centre noticed something was very wrong with Lilo, a six-year-old female cheetah. She was reluctant to move and her back foot was painfully swollen. … Continued

A Story of Hope and Restoration In early June, Saving the Survivors—together with our partners at the Veterinary Conservation Coalition—proudly facilitated a landmark reintroduction: a coalition of two male cheetahs released onto a property where these big cats had been absent for more than three decades. Relocated from a southern game reserve, the pair’s arrival … Continued

A Promising New Beginning We’re delighted to share some uplifting news from the field—our two recently relocated male cheetahs are thriving in their new environment! Since arriving in their temporary boma, the coalition has shown every sign of a successful adjustment. They’re confidently exploring their surroundings, maintaining a strong appetite, and displaying the alert, inquisitive … Continued

After 30 Years of Local Extinction We are thrilled to share some incredibly exciting news—cheetahs have returned to a 20,000-hectare reserve in Limpopo, South Africa, after more than three decades of local extinction. This marks a major step forward for both wildlife conservation and eco-tourism in the region. Restoring Balance to the Landscape The reserve … Continued

We are excited to announce a significant step forward for cheetah conservation in South Africa! A large Big 5 game reserve in Limpopo has requested the introduction of cheetahs—a first in the property’s history. With vast open savannah and an abundance of smaller game species, this reserve provides an ideal habitat for these incredible big … Continued

An adult female Cheetah attacked by another predator, most probably hyenas or a leopard. Her long eloquent tail had been bitten off at the base leaving associated bruising, lacerations and haemorrhage in the area The brilliant reserve staff noticed the injury and quickly made the call to STS! She hid herself deep in the thick … Continued

Rangers from a reserve reported that one adult male Cheetah of a coalition of brothers was seen to be not taking any weight on his left front limb. He was left for a day and when it still continued, it was decided to dart and investigate the problem. On closer inspection, he suffered from a … Continued

Dr Zoe Glyphis and Dr Andy Fraser were recently called to an adult female Cheetah. With 4 cubs, this female Cheetah had injured her front left leg and was significantly lame. Firstly, radiographs were taken and the leg was manipulated and palpated. The only significant finding was swelling of the soft tissues over the carpal … Continued